GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL), the publisher of the state-owned Guyana Chronicle newspaper, said that a senior member of its editorial staff has been sent on leave as police continue their investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct against a female member of staff.
“The male employee was immediately sent on administrative leave pending the outcome of the police investigation,” the GNNL said in a statement, adding that the alleged incidents of sexual assault occurred on December 22 and 27 of this year and were brought to the attention of the company’s management on Friday, December 29.
“The lodging of a formal complaint led to the arrest of the male employee,” police said. He has since been released as the probe continues.
The GNNL said that on becoming aware of the alleged occurrences, the management promptly initiated an internal inquiry and has “fully cooperated with the Guyana Police Force in their investigation.
The GNNL said it “expresses profound concern regarding the recent reports of sexual assault from a female staff member against a male employee of the company<’ adding that it regards such reports with utmost seriousness and remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a safe and respectful working environment for all employees.
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